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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
1
London reports show King Edward VII progressing cautiously after a tense night and a morning bulletins describe restlessness yet no untoward symptoms. The postponement of the coronation sparks insurance losses and public unrest as royal aides weigh next steps and potential spring ceremonies.
London reports on the ailing king as physicians offer no real hope. A medical team states tubes used in an operation are not for drainage and the king’s life remains gravely endangered though he may linger for days. Nitroglycerine is used to sustain vitality and the royal family is informed.
The heir to Edward VII is Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert, prince of Wales. He holds titles including duke of Cornwall and York, duke of Rothsay, great steward of Scotland, lord of the Isles, earl of Carrick, baron Renfrew, and Baron Killarney. The prince of Wales is the second.
A cyclone caused disruption as a funeral procession faced delays when a hearse was demolished in the storm. Officials stated no further injuries were reported and crews secured the scene. The incident prompted service rescheduling and safety inspections for the area.
A severe June 25 storm swept Hancock County towns Maxwell Wilkinson and Pendleton. Reports say 10 to 18 people were killed, and in Cleveland six miles east, the town was nearly wiped off the earth with many homes down and a disrupted funeral procession. Several horses were killed and multiple injuries reported. At Pendleton and Maxwell, casualties and destruction were also noted.
In Oelwein Iowa on June 25 citizens protested a plan by saloon interests to celebrate Independence Day on July 3 to dodge holiday closing laws. A Sunday indignation meeting at the M E church voiced strong opposition to the scheme and resolved that July 3 should not be observed.
President Roosevelt arrived in Boston at seven morning for Harvard exercises and breakfast with the class of 1880. Gov. Crane welcomed him as crowds cheered, then Roosevelt proceeded to Cambridge to Massachusetts Hall where President Eliot greeted him. He received the degree of Doctor of Laws during Sanders Theatre ceremonies.
W D Hall of South English writes from Kansas City that on the road he saw exceptionally good corn but much that was very poor. Wheat is in shock. Fruit appears scarce. Water seems plentiful everywhere.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with possible showers in the east portion. Thursday expected to be generally fair with improving conditions.
Iowa City July 25 Nothing new has developed in the James Gallaugher murder case. The state argues Moore killed Gallaugher to obtain Mrs Gallaugher and the 300 acre farm, having aided the family in the past. The state says Mrs Gallaugher is innocent and not involved, though she did not awaken to the fatal shot.
Grand Island Neb June 25 after a deadlock since 3 yesterday the fusion state conventions agreed on W H Thompson Democrat for governor. Populists pressed Bryan nomination as a compromise but Bryan refused and opposed an independent ticket. Populists hold balance of the ticket.
Thieves robbed Broughs General Store in Hooversville Pennsylvania last night. A trio blew the safe and took 2500 dollars in currency plus checks and notes valued at 20000. Owners posted a loss and police investigated.
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